Substance Abuse Prevention Program in Port Washington

A free program will be available to Port Washington parents to help them protect their children from substance abuse.

The program is focused towards parents, but anyone who is interested in the topic is welcome to attend. Parents who wish to bring their children are welcome to do so.

Detective Pamela Stark of the Nassau County Police Department will inform parents about:

• Steps they can take to protect their children
• Warning signs to watch out for
• How to prevent others from abusing your personal prescription drugs and how to properly secure them

The substance abuse prevention program is sponsored by Senator Jack M. Martins and the Nassau County Police Department. The event will be held on Wednesday, May 6 at the Port Washington Library, 1 Library Drive.

The program kicks off at 7:30 p.m.

No RSVP is required.

For more information about the program, call Senator Martins’ office at 516-746-5924 or Detective Pamela Stark of the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7360.

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